^Lot 912 Late War Unsigned Type 97 Kai-Gunto

Late War Unsigned Machine-Made Type 97 Kai-Gunto, 25-1/4'' blade, 35-1/4'' overall, with standard late war menuki, and standard late war tsuba of hard tin and copper alloy. In leather covered scabbard. Tang is marked with anchor. Condition is excellent. Handle shows light runner marks near spine, with light soiling to wrap. Leather cover to scabbard is excellent with tight stitching. Est.: $750-$1,000.